Tuesday, May 22, 2012

A successful corporate
wellness program starts with an engaged workforce and consistent participation.
There are three foundational steps to building a successful program that will encourage
employee engagement:

1.)Strong support from upper management: The goal is to have a
wellness mindset established at the top level in a company which filters down to
have a positive impact on all levels of employees. This gives each employee the
sense that he or she is a valued asset of the company.

2.)Educating employees: It is extremely important to educate
employees about wellness and fitness, especially to reach the non-wellness
segment of the workforce. The sedentary population will be the most challenging
to engage, so it is important to have the necessary educational materials
available. The non-wellness segment of the workforce must be educated to understand
the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and how to make the changes
necessary to accomplish this goal.

3.)Offering incentives for participation: Incentives are a
fundamental element necessary to engage employees in a wellness program. These
can be tailored to the workforce in consideration and can range from cash,
prizes or free lunches; to half-day Fridays or dress down days. Being
incentivized for performance tends to keep participation consistent.

Although there are other considerations, these three elements are an integral part of a successful program. A happy, healthy workforce is of vital importance for your company.For additional information, contact us as info@factsfitness.com.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Water
is ranked second only to oxygen as essential for life. Your overall body weight
is 2/3 water. A person can survive about two months without food, but only a few
days without water. Every system in your body depends on water to function.
Water is essential to your body's temperature regulation, keeping it cool
through perspiration. It flushes out toxins and wastes. Also is a major
component of blood which carries nutrients and oxygen to and from all cells.

Additionally, water provides a moist environment for all body tissues. It is the major
component of saliva and mucous which lubricates the membranes that line our
digestive system beginning with the mouth. Mucous membranes in the nose and eyes
function better when well hydrated. It cushions joints and protects tissues and
organs like the brain from shock and damage. Water helps maintain a healthy
weight. It is hard to distinguish between hunger and thirst. If you feel hungry,
drink some water first and then reassess your hunger status. Each day your body
can lose 2-3 quarts of water through sweat, urination, excretion and breathing.

The body loses even more water if you exercise, live in hot or dry climates,
consume high fiber diets, and consume caffeine or alcohol. It is recommended to
drink 8-10 cups of fluid a day. So don't wait till your thirsty, you may already
be dehydrated.